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For the city Korat in Thailand, see Nakhon Ratchasima

Korat
Image of a Korat breed cat
Alternative names
Si-Sawat
Country of origin
Thailand
Breed standards (external links)
AACE, KCA, CFA, ACFA, TICA, CCA, ACF, FIFe

The Korat is one of the oldest stable breeds of cat. Originating in Thailand, it is named after the Nakhon Ratchasima province, although in Thailand it is often known as Si-Sawat, which means good fortune. In fact they are often known colloquially as the "Good Luck Cat" and are given in pairs to newlyweds or people of high esteem as a wish for good luck.

The first known written mention of the Korat was in "The Cat-Book Poems" authored between 1350 and 1767 AD in Thailand, now preserved in the National library in Bangkok. They first appeared in America in the 1950s and arrived in Britain from there in 1972.

Korats are a shorthair with a small to medium build and a low percentage of body fat; their bodies are often described as semi-cobby, and are surprisingly heavy for their size. They are an active cat and form strong bonds with people.

Korats have several characteristics that together distinguish them as a breed:

Korats are one of a few breeds that have only one colour.

Jean Johnson first introduced Korats to the US in 1959. She had lived in Thailand, where she first encountered the breed. Her first pair were named Nara (male) and Dara (female).

External links

de:Korat-Katze fr:Korat it:Gatto Korat he:קוראט pl:Korat ro:Korat sk:Korat fi:Korat sv:Korat

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+:''For the city Korat in Thailand, see [[Nakhon Ratchasima]]''
-==1 Have the basic Cat Honor.==
+{{unsourced|date=16 January 2007}}
-{{ay prerequisite|Nature|Cats}}
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+!Korat
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+|[[Image:Korat.gif|center|Image of a Korat breed cat]]
+<!-- FAIR USE of Korat.gif: see image description page at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Korat.gif for rationale -->
+|- align=center bgcolor=pink
+!Alternative names
+|- align=center
+|Si-Sawat
+|-
+|- align=center bgcolor=pink
+!Country of origin
+|- align=center
+|[[Thailand]]
+|-
+|- align=center bgcolor=pink
+!Breed standards (external links)
+|- align=center
+|[http://www.aaceinc.org/pages/breeds/kor.htm AACE], [http://www.koratworld.com/home.html KCA],
+[http://www.cfainc.org/breeds/standards/korat.html CFA], [http://www.acfacat.com/breeds/standards/koratstd.html ACFA], [http://www.tica.org/binary/pdf/publications/standards/ktstd.pdf TICA], [http://www.cca-afc.com/standardsKorat.html CCA], [http://www.acf.asn.au/Standards/Korat.htm ACF],<br> FIFe
+|}
+<!-- end of breed table -->
+The '''Korat''' is one of the oldest stable [[cat breed|breeds]] of [[cat]]. Originating in [[Thailand]], it is named after the [[Nakhon Ratchasima province]], although in Thailand it is often known as Si-Sawat, which means good fortune.  In fact they are often known colloquially as the "Good Luck Cat" and are given in pairs to newlyweds or people of high esteem as a wish for good luck.
-==2. Know about cats "open-book" quiz. (This is not an instructional pass-a-test requirement, it is designed to encourage research into the world of cats.) Enjoy new discoveries as you research the following questions about some unusual domestic cat breeds from around the world.==
+The first known written mention of the Korat was in "The Cat-Book Poems" authored between 1350 and 1767 AD in Thailand, now preserved in the [[National library]] in [[Bangkok]].  They first appeared in America in the [[1950s]] and arrived in [[United Kingdom|Britain]] from there in [[1972]].
-===a. The domestic cat known as Sphynx first appeared in the late 1960s. Which of the following is true about this Canadian breed?<br>(1) It is too wild to be a proper house cat.<br>(2) It is the national pet of Canada.<br>(3) It appears to be hairless.===
-[[Image:2 sphynx in basket.jpg|thumb|A pair of Sphinxes in a basket]]
-The Sphynx (aka Canadian Hairless) is a rare breed of cat with extremely little fur, or at most a short fuzz over its body, and no, or very short and stiff whiskers. Their skin is the color their fur would be, and all the usual cat marking patterns (solid, point, van, tabby, tortie, etc) may be found in Sphynx too. They are sometimes mistaken for Chihuahuas because of their extremely unusual and, some say, uncatlike appearance. They are extremely intelligent, extroverted, and affectionate, often cuddling with their owners, other humans, and each other.
-<br style="clear:both">
-===b. True or False: The Chartreux, with its brilliant orange eyes and blue lips, is a breed closely associated with France.===
+Korats are a shorthair with a small to medium build and a low percentage of body fat; their bodies are often described as semi-cobby, and are surprisingly heavy for their size.  They are an active cat and form strong bonds with people.
-[[Image:Chartreux cat J adult female 001.jpg|thumb|Chartruex cat]]
-True.
-The Chartreux is an internationally recognized breed of domestic cat from France. There is a legend that the Chartreux are descended from cats brought to France by Carthusian monks to live in the order's head monastery, the Grande Chartreuse, located in the Chartreuse Mountains north of the city of Grenoble (Siegal 1997:27). But in 1972, the Prior of the Grande Chartreuse denied that the monastery's archives held any records of the monks' use of any breed of cat resembling the Chartreux (Simonnet 1990:36–37). Legend also has it that the Chartreux's ancestors were feral mountain cats from what is now Syria, brought back to France by returning Crusaders in the 13th century, many of whom entered the Carthusian monastic order. The first documented mention of the breed was by the French naturalist Buffon in the 17th century. The breed was largely decimated during the first World War and wild populations were not seen after World War Two. A concerted effort by European breeders kept the breed from extinction. The first Chartreux were brought to the USA in 1971 by Helen and John Gammon of La Jolla, California. There are fewer than two dozen active Chartreux breeders in North America as of 2007.
+Korats have several characteristics that together distinguish them as a breed:
-<br style="clear:both">
-===c. Match the following cats with the special characteristics of their breed:===
+*Korats are one of a few breeds that have only one colour.
-====(1) Korat (Thailand)    (a) Goes limp when picked up.====
-====(2) Ragdoll (USA)       (b) Is traced to wild cats from Kenya.====
-====(3) Sokoke (Denmark)    (c) Symbolizes good fortune.====
-===d. The Scottish Fold breed dates back to 1961. True or False: This cat acquired its name because it folds its body up to stay warm.===
-===e. One breed was developed from a type of cat which once roamed the streets of Singapore. Now called the Singapura, it is also known by which one of the following names?===
-====(1) Drain cat====
-====(2) Fat cat====
-====(3) Flying cat====
-===f. The names of breeds do not always reflect their countries of origin. For example, the Nebelung (German for "creature of the mist") breed was developed in the USA. True or False: The Poodle cat was developed in Germany.===
-===g. The English are renowned cat fanciers. Which one of the following is not a breed of domestic cat developed in the UK?===
-====(1) Abyssinian cat====
-====(2) Havana Brown cat====
-====(3) Geoffroy's cat====
-===h. Developed in the USA, the Ocicat is a wild-looking feline with spotted fur. True or False: it is illegal to keep the Ocicat as a house pet in most countries.===
-===i. Originally called the Spotted Mist, this Australian breed's name was changed when some were born with tabby-patterned coats. What is its new name?===
-====(1) Australian Mist====
-====(2) Dingo cat====
-====(3) Spotted and/or Marbled Mist====
-===j. The Japanese Bobtail cat originated in China centuries ago. True or False: It is the only breed of domestic cat with virtually no tail.===
-==3. Keep a cat for at least six months and do one of the following:==
-===a. If you currently have a cat, keep a record of the care for you cat for one month. Include in your record when it is watered and fed and how often and with what supplies you care for the liter box. Why should your cat not be allowed to roam the neighborhood free?===
-===b. If you do not currently have a cat but you owned one at sometime in the past for at least 6 months, take care of someone else's cat for at least one week. Record the care that was required and explain the relationship of house cats on the environment and why it is best they not be allowed to become feral.===
-===c. Participate in a cat related project of your choice in support of a local humane society or similar organization.===
-==References==
-[[Category:Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]
+*Jean Johnson first introduced Korats to the US in 1959. She had lived in Thailand, where she first encountered the breed. Her first pair were named Nara (male) and Dara (female).
+== External links ==
+*[http://www.korat.de/events.en.html Korat Cat Information]
+*[http://www.catfacts.org/korat-cat-facts.htm Korat Cat Photos]
+[[Category:Cat breeds]]
+[[de:Korat-Katze]]
+[[fr:Korat]]
+[[it:Gatto Korat]]
+[[he:קוראט]]
+[[pl:Korat]]
+[[ro:Korat]]
+[[sk:Korat]]
+[[fi:Korat]]
+[[sv:Korat]]